Product Development and Pilot Plant Technologist

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Closing Date: 1 st April 2016

Diageo

Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks company including brands such as Guinness, Baileys, Smirnoff and Captain Morgan to name but a few , is a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of our industry. Arthur Guinness, Alexander Walker and all those many talented people that followed in their footsteps, cared deeply about the people and businesses they fostered, and the communities in which they operated. Today we stand on the shoulders of these giants and act with the same entrepreneurial spirit. However, we only thrive today because of the talent of our people to grow our brands, old and new, and keep them strong. Our ambition is to create the best performing; most trusted and respected consumer products in the world. Are you prepared to take risks in the pursuit of greatness? Do you hold yourself to the highest standards with real accountability for results? Would you treat the business as if it is truly your own – because you want your legacy to be worthy of that of our founders? Then, let's talk!

Baileys

Bailey's Supply serves the world-wide demand for Bailey's Irish Cream. The company also manufactures and distributes Sheridan's, various value brands and has also developed new products such as Baileys Flavours. Baileys itself is now the world's top selling liqueur brand and one of Diageo's global priority brands. Diageo's vision creates a powerful mandate for a Continuous Improvement culture, which reinforces strong performance. Diageo Baileys Global Supply manufactures packages and distributes over 6 million cases of Baileys Original Irish Cream and Sheridan's Liqueur throughout the world.

About the Role

The Liquid Technology function is part of the Diageo Brand Change Europe group, and there is collaboration between functions in different geographies. The Liquid Technology function is responsible for research and development related to cream liqueurs, principally Baileys, Sheridans, and Value Brands.

The role primarily covers assuring the quality of dairy ingredients, validation of alternative ingredients/suppliers and engagement with suppliers. It also supports other projects in the Liquid Technology area. The role will report to the Liquid Development Manager and the incumbent will be expected to act as a focal point co-ordinating the activities outlined above, interpreting data, and providing a timely and efficient service to Process, Quality and Procurement. This will include manufacturing at pilot scale and shelf-life assessment of cream liqueurs.

The purpose of the role is to ensure the quality of dairy ingredients supplied is appropriate for commercial manufacture of cream liqueurs. This requires conducting trials on the pilot plant (collection of ingredients, blending/mixing ingredients and operation of pilot plant equipment), carrying out laboratory analysis on trials and compiling reports with recommendations.
The role involves cross-functional working with suppliers and other areas of Diageo Supply, Procurement and Technical. The successful candidate is expected to provide support as required to the procurement, quality and process teams. Please note this role is a 1 year fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities:
·  Deliver cream, casein & finished liquid qualification programs.
·  Day–to–day management of pilot plant trials.
·  Delivery of all necessary stability (physical, chemical, sensory) programmes.
·  Interface with other business functions, supporting cross-functional teams. Qualifications and Skills Required
·  3 rd level qualification in Food Science or relevant science discipline to at least primary degree level.
·  A core competency and experience in Food science.
·  Excellent problem solving and communication skills
·  Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook